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Things You Must Know About Smoke Detectors

Thu, 2014-09-25 21:29 — zenno

With so many models and brands available on the market, smoke detectors have become an inexpensive device, but you should still not forget to install them in your house. Just think about the consequences of not having it. You won’t be able to get your family out of your house at the right time when your house is already burning.

How many people utilize them?

These units are installed in 96% of houses in the US alone, these houses have at least one detector installed. But just because you have them doesn’t mean you and your family are safe.

Experts like Home Security View or FEMA recommend installing smoke detector in each room of your house. There must be one in the hall and one on each floor if you have a two or three-storey house. Your basement must also have this unit, unless this place is made of metal.

Then, choose a unit that can be interconnected to all smoke detectors in your house. This means that when one unit detects a smoke, all units inside the house will all make a sound.

You will also need a unit that has a battery backup. In this way, it will still sound an alarm even if the power is already out. This type of unit is called hard-wired detector. It’s more reliable than a unit that’s battery-powered.

How long will a unit work?

There’s an expiration date for it. Thus, it’s a must that you test it every month to know if it still works. If your smoke detector is already 8 years old, or worse, 10 years old, you need to replace it. Then, install a brand new detector with advanced features.

What brand should you consider?

There are several brands and models on the market, but there are units out there that are total garbage. As previously mentioned, it’s ideal to obtain a unit that’s hard-wired but with a battery backup. Make sure that the unit has a button that you can push for false alarms.

It doesn’t matter what brand or model you choose. What matters most is that you need a unit that can work when you need it. It’ll be useless to invest in smoke detectors that won’t sound an alarm during fire.